DIVYA D S
Bangalore
Summary
Strategic procurement leader with 16 years of experience in global organizations, specializing in real estate, facilities, IT, learning and development, travel, indirect procurement, and finance operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - PROCUREMENT (TRAVEL & INDIRECTS)
Eli Lilly and Company
Hyderabad
02.2021 - Current
- Led the Hyderabad Pearl Project (USD 19M / INR 158+ Cr) real estate investment, delivering INR 10 Cr in cost savings by owning end-to-end procurement-from RFP design and supplier selection to contracting, CapEx approvals, and Phase 1 go-live-in partnership with CBRE and senior site leadership.
- Spearheaded a site expansion program valued at INR 40 Cr, driving commercial rigor, budget governance, process simplification, and supplier negotiations to ensure on-time and compliant delivery.
- Acted as strategic advisor to Admin, IT, HR, Facilities, Finance, and ERGs, aligning sourcing decisions with business growth, DEI goals, and compliance requirements.
- Designed and governed budget planning and spend controls, improving turnaround time and reducing redundancies across indirect categories.
- Owned contract lifecycle management-negotiation, drafting, execution, renewals-ensuring strong risk posture and audit readiness.
- Directed end-to-end Travel & Expense operations, managing escalations, policy interpretation, KPI tracking, and vendor governance with Amex, resulting in improved service quality and compliance.
- Delivered digital and process improvements including: Centralized corporate card and policy hub (reduced employee queries), Standardized IT rate card, Dell Punchout Catalogue, eliminating repetitive RFPs and accelerating purchasing cycles.
- Recognized as a trusted procurement partner for complex, high-value, and high-risk initiatives.
PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER
Target Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Led a 13-member team supporting indirect procurement operations for US & Canada stores, achieving 99% quality and SLA adherence.
- Managed high-volume POs, invoicing, subscriptions, and vendor queries using SAP and Ariba platforms.
- Owned dashboards, governance reporting, training programs, SOPs, and quality audits.
- Played a key role in Ariba rollout, 3PL process transitions, and automation initiatives, contributing to efficiency gains and cost optimization.
- Partnered with global stakeholders on transitions and continuous improvement programs.
Senior Executive - Procurement
Target Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 04.2020
- Built strong foundational expertise in procurement operations, compliance, vendor management, and financial controls.
Process Associate
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
04.2010 - 01.2012
- Built strong foundational expertise in procurement operations, compliance, vendor management, and financial controls.
Education
B.Com - Accounting & Finance
NMKRV College
Bangalore, IndiaSkills
- Strategic sourcing
- Category management
- Capital expenditure governance
- Budget oversight
- Spend analysis
- Contract management
- Commercial negotiation
- Supplier strategy
- Risk management
- Performance management
- Global stakeholder leadership
- Cross-site collaboration
- Compliance and audit readiness
- Policy design and implementation
- Digital procurement solutions
- SAP proficiency
- Ariba expertise
- Catalog management
- Punchout integration
- Change management strategies
- Process transformation
Websites
Certification
CPSCM - Global Procurement Certification
Executive Impact Snapshot
INR 200+ Cr, INR 10+ Cr, US, Canada, India, Up to 13 members
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - PROCUREMENT (TRAVEL & INDIRECTS)
Eli Lilly and Company
02.2021 - Current
PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER
Target Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2016 - 12.2020
Senior Executive - Procurement
Target Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 04.2020
Process Associate
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
04.2010 - 01.2012
B.Com - Accounting & Finance
NMKRV College